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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-21 Regular Meeting :;--'.> 1 . o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARy' 7, 1980 lCONTINUED) 539 ADJOURNMENT Comm. o'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottoy~, t~t the,meeting be ",d~ourned. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armi,stead, Gottovii 'O'SIUelds' and,Chii!.,..Wtl'l-iams Coinm. Wright Chm. Wi,lliams adjourned the meeting at 10:05 o'clock P:,JI\. Respectfully submitted, ~',8,/?~ Alyce B. ,'Rusmisell Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Sessi,on on Monday; January 21, 1980, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Buildi,ng, Wi,lmington, North Carolina. Members present were Commissioners, Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivi,an S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager George F. Cooper; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chm. Williams called the meeti,ng to order, Rev. David Stewart of Masonboro Baptist Church offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 7, 1980 Comm. Wright requested permission to abstain from voting on approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1980, as she was absent from the meeting; however, she requested the spelling of her name be corrected on Page 532 under "Assembly". Comm. O'Shields moved,seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1980, be approved with the correction in the spelling of Comm. Wright's name. Upon vote, the motion carri~d as follows: Voting Aye: Abstaining: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comm. Wright. ( APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Comm. O'Shi,elds re~uested that in the future if were going to be on thg7R~~Raa that the agenda state emption had been allowed by the Board in the past.' requests for property tax exemption whether or not that type 'of ex- Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved: BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC SCHOOLS Public Schools budget increased by $16,669.17 to account for insurance proceeds to cover the cost of the fi,re at Gregory School. REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1979 A copy of the report of the Collector of Revenue through December 31, 1979, as contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 44. TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS Tax Abatements and Refunds as contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 45. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION"- WERTHEIMER BAG COMPANY Exemption from property tax on Wertheimer Bag Company i,nventory valuation in the amount of $2,404,613 pursuant to the discovery process allowed in G. S. 105-282.1(c) as this inventory was imported from India for processing by that campany or sale to other companies for processing. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA The following amendment in the CETA budget to pay the Divi,sion of Community Employment for over reimbursement: Debit - Acct. t11 350 21, Indirect Costs Credit - Acct. tll 660 57, Miscellaneous Expense $1,461. 37 $1,461. 37 540 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980 (CONTINUED) 5~o APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER In order to modify the brick floor to install a burglar alarmiin the weapon room and other miscellaneous modifications, the following amendment was approved in the Law Enforcement Center Capital Project: Debit - Acct. t77 575 80, Contingencies (Project) Credit - Acct. tll 535 IS, M & R - Building & Grounds $1,400.00 $1,400.00 BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH) To account for additional funds made available by the State for in-patient delivery and newborn care to indigent familieS, the following amendment was 0 approved in the Maternal and Child Health Program: Debit - Acct. t44 368 11, Revenue Credit - Acct. t44 591 04, Professional Fees $1,750.00 $1,750.00 BUDGET TRANSFER - MUSEUM To cover the cost of subscriptions to additional publications and to cover the cost for equipment repairs that were not anticipated at budget time, the following amendment was approved in the Museum Budget: Debit - Acct. tll 625 54, Insurance & Bonds Credit - Acct. tll 625 53, Dues & Subscriptions Acct. tll 625 16, M & R - Equipment $ 200.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 PRESENTATION OF AUDIT REPORT FOR FY 1978/79 Mr. Lee Weddle, and Mr. Mike Clewis of Lowrimore, Warwick & Company, appeared before the Board to formally present the' Audit Report for Fiscal Year 1978/79) The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the report prior to the meeting. Mr. Weddle commented on the County's financial position and records and made some re- commendations for minor improvements. He stated that overall, the County was in a good financial position. The Commissioners offered their comments. UPDATE ON REVALUATION EFFORTS Tax Administrator, Larry Powell, appeared before the Board to brief the Com- missioners on the progress of plans for the County's octennial Revaluation to be conducted in 1983. Mr. Powell introduced the staff personnel he planned to use and gave a proposed timetable for performing the work. o Mr. Powell then answered questions from the Commissioners. Comm. Wright commented for the record that everything sounded fine on paper, but she was here in 1975 and remembered how'that was and she would sure have to be shown as she felt that there were going to be problems. Finance Officer Andrew Atkinson commented on the possibility of an annual update of tax values. COMMENTS FROM GENERAL PUBLIC Mr. C. G. Berry commented on various matters. BREAK Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:50 o'clock a. m. until 10:00 o'clock a. m. RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL GRANT INCREASE FOR NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR County Manager Cooper explained the Resolution requested for the Federal Grant Increase for the Northeast Interceptor. o Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to request the Step I~ Federal and State Grant Increase for the development of User Charge/Industrial Cost Recovery System for the Northeast Interceptor Sewer, Project No. C370426-02 and appropriate the County's share of $950 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Water and Sewer Fund. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. i~/I o o o I, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980 (CONTINUED) 541 TEMPORARY CHANGE IN FUEL FLOWAGE FEE FOR AIR WILMINGTON Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr. appeared before the Board to explain the request from Air Wilmington for a $.04 per ,gallon fuel flowage,', fee in lieu of the normal 5% of gross fuel sales as called for'in their ~ease. This temporary measure was requested in order to give Air Wilmington sufficient time to ,provide the Airport Commission additional information for proposed permanent changes in the rental structure o~heir, contract'due xo the recent increases in fuel costs. Mr. Shackelford reported that it would take about 60 to 90 days to provide the information and recommendation for per- manent changes in the contract. Comm. Wright stated that she felt the figures in Mr. Shackelford1s letter were self-explanatory and moved approval of a temporary change in fuel flowage fee for Air Wilmington to $.04 per gallon as requested for the months of December, 1979, and January, 1980. Comm. Armistead seconded the motion, and upon vote it carried unanimously. FUEL SPILL PREVENTION PLAN Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr. explained the proposed fuel spill pre- vention plan to develop the existing 420,000 gallon fuel farm at the Airport into a revenue producing facility. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the preparation of a fuel spill prevention plan and the transfer of $1,200 to cover the cost were un- animously approved. BUDGET TRANSFERS - AIRPORT Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, the following transfers in the Airport budget to provide funds for the fuel spill prevention plan, to cover cost of engineering services for development of a parking, traffic flow and baggage claim area relocation plan and to cover unanticipated maintenance costs on equipment were unanimously approved: Debit Acct. t31 650 02, Salaries $ 3,,600 Acct. t31 650 13, Utilitieoi 2,000 Acct. t31 650 31, Automotive Supplies 1,000 Credit - Acct. t31 650 04, Professional Services $ 2,200 Acct. t31 650 16, M & R - Equipment 4,400 LEASE ON LAND AT SNOW's CUT FOR PARK Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. Williams, to approve the 25 year lease with the Corp of Engineers for 25 acres located on the north side of Snow's Cut to be used for park purposes and the following budget transfer to cover the cost of repairs to bring the park into presentable condition to be opened to the,public: Debit - Acct. tll 620 7!, Capital Outlay - Land Credit - Acct. tll 620 73, Capital Outlay Other Improvements , ',,$' 2,781. 65 $ 2,781. 65 Upon vote, the motion carried.unanimou~ly~ APPOINTMENT OF COMM. GOTTOVI TO NEW HORIZONS TASK FORCE At the meeting of January 7, the Commissioners agreed to participate in the Regional New Horizons Program developed by the Cape Fear Council of Governments in order to meet the requirements of a Housing Assistance Plan for the Community ~evelop- ment Block Grant application for the Flemington water system. 'I :1 Comm. Gottovi agreed to be the Commission representative on the New Horizons Task Force. AWARD OF BID FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES County Manager Cooper reported that D & E Car Exchange submitted the only bid on vehicles for the Sheriff's Department and the Sheriff had recommended the bid be awarded to that company. Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the bid on vehicles for the Sheriff's Department was unanimo~slY awarded to D & E Car Exchange for a I total'amount of $zl,896.70. ADDLTIONAL ITEMS -'COUNTY'COMMISSIONERS I I DISCUSSION ON MEETINGS WITH ARCHITECTS AND ,CITY COUNCIL The Commissioners commented and mov~d, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Board write a letter to the legislators requesting a change in the nuclear inventory tax exemption as G. E. wa~ the only company receiving the exemption. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. (See Page 765 for correction adding Chm. Williams name as making this motion) APPOINTMENTS TO OAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that Rev. Allen Layman, Mr. DeOther Melvin and Mr. Ernest Fullwood . be'reappOinied to the Offender Aid & Restoration Board of Directors. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. (See Page 544 for correction, 542 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980 (CONTINUED) St/~ ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER AUTHORIZATION FOR AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR SOFTBALL PROGRAM County Manager Cooper explained the request to draw up an agreement with the City of Wilmington,Parks and Recreation Department to use Trask Park for soft- ball leagues. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the County Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation were unanimously authorized to negotiate an agreement with the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department to oper- ate softball leagues at Trask Park. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO CITY OF WILMINGTON 0 Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to transfer the County's interest in property located on Fanning Street, Map No. 6001-48-07-28 to the City of Wilmington as they requested providing the City handles the cost of preparation of the legal documents. Upon vote, the motion carried un- animously. AGREEMENT WITH FLEMINGTON RESIDENTS FOR USE OF WATER TANKS County Manager Cooper and County Attorney Fox reported on the proposed agree- ment they had drawn for the Flemington residents to sign when the water tanks were ,placed on their property. Comm. Armistead moved to continue with the:letter as drafted by Mr. Cooper and the Agreement drawn by County Attorney Fox. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. o 'Shields , to ask County Attorney Fox to redraft the agreement to reflect the County's assuming the responsibility for the initial sanitation of the drums and the initial potability of the water placed inside but not the subsequent situation and also the County's agreement that the drums would be filled twice a week with potable water purchased from the City of Wilmington. ,- Comm. Wright made a substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Cooper's letter be adopted as a matter of policy related pared by Mr. Fox and that they be the County's policy in vote, the substitute motion carried as follows: Arm~stead, that Mr. to the agreement pre- the matter. Upon o Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comm. Armistead, Wright and Chm. Williams Comm. Gottovi and O'Shields Copies of the letter and agreement are'cont~ined in Exhibit Book VII, Page 46. DISCUSSION ON DISPOSITION OF MONDS HOUSE LOCATED NEXT TO THE MUSEUM County Manager Cooper and Mr. John Jefferies, Chairman of the Museum Board of Trustees, reported to the Commissioners on the disposition of the Munds house located next to the Museum. Mr. Jefferies reported that the Museum Board was proposing that some method be found to give the house away and possibly give it to the Arts Council, since they had expressed an interest in it,and let them relocate it to another piece of property and renovate it for their use. County Manager Cooper requested authorization to work up a proposal and bring it back to the Commissioners for approval later because there were a lot of things involved. Upon motion,by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, authorization for Mr. Cooper to look into the matter and bring a recommendation back to the Board was unanimously approved. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC , , DISCUSSION ON PORTABLE TcrLET FACILITIES Mr. Fred Connor appeared before the Board to comment further on the use of portable toilet facilities on construction sites. Mr. Connor had requested information on that matter in the past and wished to find out the proper en- forcement procedures and interpretation of the building code laws. o County Manager Cooper agreed to follow up on the matter and report back to Mr. Connor. REAPPOINTMENT OF NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the following members were unanimOUSly reappointed to the Nursing Home Advisory Committee for three-year terms subject to the concurrence of the mursing home administrators: Mrs. Martha McIntosh Mr. Richard Gerrish Mr. Elias (Butch) Pegram Mrs. Routh P. Dixon /' ~{3 J o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING"JANUARY 21, 1980 (CONTINUED) 543 REAPPOINTMENT OF ~. KING AND J.jR,. GR.AVES TO BOI\R,D OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following persons , were unanimously reappointed to the City/County Board of Electrical Examiners for 2 yearGterms: i Mr. William B. King Mr. G. W. Graves POSTPONEMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO PORT, WATERWAY & BEACH COMMISSION Comm. Gottovi moved that Mr. Sam Hicks, Jr. be reappointed to the Port, Waterway and Beach Commission. The motion did not receive a second. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Williams, the appointment to the Port, Waterway and Beach Commission was unanimously postponed until the composition of the Board could be clarified, ADJOURNMENT Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:25 o'clock a. m. Respectfully submitted, ~-6,~~ Alyce B.'Rusmisell Clerk to ,the Board MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 24, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session January 24, 1980, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. I on Tliursday, I County , , " Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, ,Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. williams; County Manager George F. Cooper; and Clerk tO'the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED COURT FACILITIES BUILDING Mr. Herb McKim and Mr. John Sawyer of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, architects for the proposed jUdicial building, appeared before the Board and explained the alternate proposals the firm was considering. Chm. Williams opened the floor to the public for comments, and the following persons commented: Mr. Eddie Hartman Mr. Steve Culbreth , , t \ Mr. Jim Cheatham and Mr. Bill Steuer, of Steuer Cheatham Associates,discussed the proposed mechanical system for the building. I It was agreed to have a public hearing on February 4, 1980, to get public !'input ,I on the proposed building. ~ ADJOURNMENT Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 8:55 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~/5,/?~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board